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Video game movies have a long reputation for failing. From the early days with Super Mario Bros (1993, Annabel Jankel/Rocky Morton)  to Uwe Boll’s slue of terrible adaptations. And even today with video games being more cinematic and centred around the story, why is Hollywood still struggling to adapt them into successful movies? The three most recent Videogame Adaptation are Warcraft (2016, Duncan Jones) , Assassin’s Creed (2016, Justin Kurzel)  and Tomb Raider (2018, Roar Uthag) . All three received mixed reviews and failed to break even at the box office. And today we'll look into why. Warcraft Based on the insanely popular MMO game,  Warcraft  is arguably the most faithful movie adaptation of a video game. With game-accurate landscapes, character designs and stories. So where exactly did the film go wrong? Whilst fans enjoyed it, general audiences were unable to click with it. Well, my belief is that there are two reasons for this. The first...

Yesterday Warner Bros. dropped the trailer for Tomb Raider (2018, Roar Uthaug) . The latest attempt to adapt a video game property into a film. Based off of the 2011 reboot, where Lara is stranded on an Island and must fight to survive against the natives and an ancient deity. a 180 to the Lara Croft that most audiences are familiar with. As many audiences just know the Angelina Jolie (Mr & Mrs Smith, Salt) version. Also, a video game adaptation is somewhat of a risk. As Hollywood has failed to make a successful one. Both Commercially and Critically. Could Tomb Raider be the film that changes that? First Thoughts Yeah, this is a good trailer. It properly shows all of the things that fans are expecting from this film. The action is very similar to the gameplay, the acting seems pretty good and the music choice was actually very fitting. Fans of the Tomb Raider Franchise will definitely enjoy this! For anyone who hasn't seen the trailer yet here is the link to it. ...

And so 2017 finally comes to a close. and now we look to the horizon! 2018 is sure to bring us a whole new slate of blockbusters! Franchises are continuing, books are being adapted and some films are hoping to succeed in some areas where other films have failed. So this is sure to be an interesting year in terms of Hollywood! Just as a disclaimer there are no Superhero films on this list as they'll have a list of their own later on. 10. Alita: Battle Angel (July 20th) After the disappointment that was Ghost In The Shell (2017, Rupert Saunders)  Director Robert Rodriquez (Desperado, Machete)  and Producer James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar)  are taking on the well-loved Manga about a Cyborg with no memory of who she was and must uncover her past. Whilst there are similarities to Ghost In The Shell  I can't help but be interested in this project. The first trailer looks pretty good and the cast is actually quite strong. With names like Christoph Waltz (I...